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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.87, 49.50 and 24.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.87, 49.50 and 24.96 is: 34.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.87 : 49.50 = 24.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.87/49.50 = 24.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.87x = 49.50 × 24.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.87x = 1,235.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235.52/35.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.44

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